NHL team, the Avalanche, seal a one-year deal with forward player, Joel Kiviranta.
Colorado Avalanche Sign Forward Joel Kiviranta to One-Year Contract
The Colorado Avalanche have announced the signing of forward Joel Kiviranta to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season. The financial terms of the contract remain undisclosed, but it is known that the deal is worth $1.25 million, an increase from his previous annual salary of $775,000 [3].
Kiviranta, a 29-year-old Finnish forward, played a significant role in the Avalanche's lineup last season, appearing in 79 games and setting career-highs with 23 points, including 16 goals [1]. This is not the first contract Kiviranta has signed with the Avalanche, as he previously played with the team during the 2023-24 season, his second year in the NHL [6].
Before joining the Avalanche, Kiviranta played for the Dallas Stars, where he set a career milestone during the 2020 playoffs [8]. He has also played against the Avalanche in the NHL, including a notable game during the 2020 playoffs where he scored a hat trick in Game 7 of the second-round series [7].
In his NHL career, Kiviranta has played in 298 games, scoring 35 goals and recording 25 assists [4]. With his new contract, the Avalanche have shown their commitment to keeping Kiviranta in their lineup for the upcoming season.
As an unrestricted free agent, Kiviranta is now officially a member of the Colorado Avalanche, and fans are eager to see how he will perform in the upcoming season. With his experience and his impressive performance last season, Kiviranta is poised to make a significant impact on the team.
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- NHL.com
- TSN
- Sportsnet
- Colorado Avalanche
- Dallas Stars
- ESPN
- NBC Sports
- Dallas Morning News
Joel Kiviranta, who previously played with the Colorado Avalanche during the 2023-24 season, will once again be part of the team's lineup for the 2025-26 season, as he has signed a one-year contract worth $1.25 million to play hockey in the NHL. Kiviranta's noteworthy performance in the Avalanche's NHL games, including scoring a hat trick in Game 7 of the 2020 playoffs, demonstrates his potential to make a significant impact on the team during the upcoming season.
